Water: Addressing the Global Crisis
Master global water solutions: Analyze crisis factors, implement sustainable management practices, and develop strategies for water security by 2030.
Master global water solutions: Analyze crisis factors, implement sustainable management practices, and develop strategies for water security by 2030.
This comprehensive course addresses the critical global water crisis and sustainable water management solutions. Students will explore the fundamental role of water in supporting life and development, examining challenges of water scarcity, quality, and distribution. The course, developed by SDG Academy and Stockholm International Water Institute, focuses on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) - ensuring sustainable water and sanitation for all. Through theoretical knowledge and real-world case studies, participants learn about water governance, ecosystem management, climate change impacts, and transboundary water cooperation. The curriculum covers crucial aspects of water management including sanitation services, food security, energy production, and environmental protection.
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What you'll learn
Understand the scale and challenges of achieving SDG 6 for universal water access
Analyze the impacts of climate change on global water resources
Examine water governance principles and implementation strategies
Evaluate the connection between water, food security, and energy production
Assess transboundary water cooperation and conflict resolution approaches
Understand water and sanitation services management
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There are 9 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of global water challenges and solutions, structured across nine detailed modules. It covers essential topics including SDG 6 implementation, climate change impacts on water resources, ecosystem management, water governance, sanitation services, and transboundary water cooperation. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies from around the world, demonstrating successful water management practices and governance frameworks. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable solutions, stakeholder cooperation, and the water-food-energy nexus.
No One Will Be Left Behind
Module 1
Climate Change
Module 2
Water and Ecosystems
Module 3
Water Governance Crisis: Who Gets the Water, When and How?
Module 4
Water and Sanitation Services and Delivery
Module 5
Transboundary Water: Source of Conflict or Solution?
Module 6
Food and Water
Module 7
A Critical Connection: Water + Energy
Module 8
Case Studies
Module 9
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Instructors
4 Courses
Water Governance Expert and International Development Leader
Therese Sjömander Magnusson currently serves as Director of the Nordic Africa Institute, following her impactful tenure as Chief Operations Officer at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). After earning her Ph.D. in water resources management from Linköping University as a geographer, she built an impressive career in water diplomacy and governance. Her journey includes six years at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), where she served as Senior Adviser for Water Resources Management and regional coordinator for transboundary water cooperation at the Swedish Embassy in Mozambique
4 Courses
Global Water Management Expert and International Policy Leader
Stefan Uhlenbrook currently serves as Director of Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since September 2022, following impactful leadership roles in major water-focused organizations. His career spans multiple prestigious positions, including Director of Water, Food and Ecosystems at IWMI (2019-2022), Coordinator of UNESCO's World Water Assessment Programme (2015-2019), and Deputy Director and Acting Director at UNESCO-IHE (2005-2015). After completing his Ph.D. (1999) and habilitation (2003) at the University of Freiburg, Germany, he has dedicated his career to advancing water science and policy. His expertise encompasses water management, hydrological processes, river basin modeling, and the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus. As a professor at IHE-Delft and Delft University of Technology, he has contributed significantly to water education while leading numerous projects across Africa, Asia, Europe, and MENA regions. His work focuses on translating scientific knowledge into effective policies and strategies for environmental sustainability, particularly in addressing global water challenges. In his current role at WMO, he leads initiatives to strengthen early warning systems for floods and droughts while advancing water resources assessment and management worldwide. His commitment to water science and policy is reflected in over 150 peer-reviewed publications and his leadership in various international water initiatives.
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